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upthrust Definition

up·thrust (-t̸hrust′)

noun

  1. an upward push or thrust
  2. Geol. an upheaval of a part of the earth's crust
upthrust Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • granite: The North Tor is one last big upthrust of granite before the slopes fall away to a pronounced gap.
  • water: An object floats if the upthrust of the water is strong enough to support its weight.

Converse of object

  • cause: The movement also caused an upthrust offshore, in the compression zone, to form a lagoon.

Adjective modifier

  • maximum: As you enter the water bring both legs sharply together giving maximum upthrust.

Browse dictionary entries near upthrust

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  6. ‹ upswinging
  7. ‹ upswing
  8. ‹ upswept
  9. ‹ upswelling
  10. ‹ upswelled
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